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1. Generative Design Michael Y. Wang
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Xian Jiaotong University
Infedium Technology Ltd.
15 August 2012 
2. Design of Mechanical ComponentsBased in a CAD Environment 8/15/2012 2 
3. Conceptual Synthesis and Optimal Design  8/15/2012 3 
4. Triple Convergence 8/15/2012 4 
5. Design Technologies 
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7. Altair OptiStruct Airplane Passenger Door Support Arm Door Support Arm
Mass Savings: 20%
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8. Triple Convergence CAD
B-rep & CSG
Modeling
PLM
CAE
Meshing
Efficient Analysis
OPT (Optimization)
Performance
Functions
Constraints
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9. Generative Design Form Follows Function Function Drives Design Design Problem Nature: Solution Methodology: 8/15/2012 9 
10. Generative Technology System Function:
Performance Specifications
Design Objectives
Design Conditions  (over domain):
Spatial  (e.g., foot-print)
Material  (e.g., light-weight)
Loads
Geometric Constraints  (form):
Geometric/Form Primitives
Manufacturing/Assembly
Behavior Constraints:
Motions
Kinematics 8/15/2012 10 
11. Challenges CAD Legacy 
Parametric modeling (e.g., PTC & SolidWorks)
History-based models 
Constructive modeling
Static, central, and rigid
FEM  Legacy
Meshing and re-meshing
Model cleaning and de-featuring
Detailed & accurate analysis
Optimization Legacy
Parametric optimization
FEM-based topology optimization
Lack of shape and geometry framework 8/15/2012 11 
12. Key Enabling Technologies TODAY: Flexible CAD Modeling/Analysis Tools
History-Free: Direct Modeling 
SpaceClaim, CoCreate, NX 5 (Synchronous Technology), Catia V6, Inventor Fusion
CAD/Analysis Integration (Bi-directional Interfaces)
SpaceClaim/ANSYS, Catia ISIGHT Structure, Inventor Fusion /Algor, SolidWorks/COSMOS
Solid Representations with Topological Flexibility
Level Set Model
Naturally Linked to CAD CSG Models
Versatile FEM Meshing and Analysis Techniques
Adaptive Meshing
X-FEM
Distance Functions (R-functions)
Scalable and Reconfigurable
Topology Optimization with Shape Sensitivities
Parametric Sensitivity
Shape, Topological, and Feature Sensitivities 8/15/2012 12 
13. Implicit Model: Level-Set Model Level-set is a systematic method to track an interface motion by changing the surface ?(x,t)  8/15/2012 13 
14. Level Set Dynamics & Numerics 8/15/2012 14 
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18. Example: Micro-Gripper 8/15/2012 18 
22. Generative Design 8/15/2012 22 
23. Working with Modeling Systems 8/15/2012 23 
24. Generative Designa simple illustration Cantilever Beam 8/15/2012 24 
25. Ab-Initio Design Initial Choice (multiple square holes) 8/15/2012 25 
26. Generative Design Optimal Design with Line Geometry 8/15/2012 26 
27. Generative Design Another design (with analysis result) 8/15/2012 27 
28. P. Duysinx, University of Liege, Belgium, WCSMO8-2009 CSG - Level Set Implementation 
29. Optimization with multi-cut P. Duysinx, University of Liege, Belgium, WCSMO8-2009 
30. Generative Design 8/15/2012 30 
31. Parametric CAD model 
32. Cecil Armstrong (Queens University, UK, WCSMO8-2009) 
33. Cecil Armstrong (Queens University, UK, WCSMO8-2009) A small parameter change can lead to a change in the topology of the model
A small parameter change to the left hand model resulted in two new faces appearing
Associations between elements and geometry are no longer accurate in these regionsA small parameter change can lead to a change in the topology of the model
A small parameter change to the left hand model resulted in two new faces appearing
Associations between elements and geometry are no longer accurate in these regions 
34. Cecil Armstrong (Queens University, UK, WCSMO8-2009) Parameter change leads to ID labels in the model changing
Entities associated with one face become associated with the wrong faceParameter change leads to ID labels in the model changing
Entities associated with one face become associated with the wrong face